Showing the Value of Drill Bits

    September 17, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

    You might think drill bits are a simple commodity, with one being just like any other. That’s simply not the case.

    Tags: Cutting Tools, Drill Bits, Best Tools for the Job, Made in America, Demonstrations

    Efficiency Matters to Your Bottom Line

    September 12, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

    When it comes to your bottom line, efficiency matters. For that, you need an organized space to make it easy to find what you need and tools made to last longer and perform better. An efficient use of space, reduced inventory footprint and high-quality tools reduce your downtime and your maintenance, repair and operations costs.

    Tags: Cutting Tools, Vendor Managed Inventory, Specialty Abrasives, KM USA, Fastener, Efficiency

    Gear to go With Your Cutting Tools

    September 3, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

    So you’ve picked out the right cutting tool for the job? That’s great, but before you get started, don’t neglect a few key categories of things you’ll need to get the job done right: cutting tool fluids, safety equipment and deburring tools.

    Tags: Maintenance, How To, Cutting Tools, Prevention, Chemicals

    How to Remove a Stuck Fastener

    August 20, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

    You’re working on a job that has a tight deadline. Wait, isn’t that every job? You hit the most annoying roadblock of all – a stuck fastener. A stuck nut or bolt can hinder your job in more ways than one.
    Tags: How To, Fasteners, Cutting Tools

    The Nuts and Bolts of Fastener Systems

    August 14, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

    Fasteners come in many shapes and sizes, but threaded fasteners are the most common. Many have specific uses, but hex head cap screws are a popular choice and work well in numerous applications. They are not created equally, though, so knowing the basics of cap screws and their component parts will help you choose the right one for your job.
    Tags: Made in America, Grade 8, KM USA, Fastener

    Upgrade Your Fastener Knowledge

    August 7, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

    Fasteners are an important component of many things we use every day, yet they often aren’t given much thought. It doesn’t seem like there is much to a cap screw or a nut, but they hold parts together and support weight loads. A faulty fastener assembly can mean catastrophic failure, resulting in equipment damage and downtime, lost productivity and personal injury.

    Tags: Safety, Grade 8, Fastener, Grade 5

    Kimball Midwest Launches KM-USA High Head Grade 8 Cap Screws

    August 2, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

    When it comes to cap screw reliability, you don’t want to take any chances. Cap screws, especially top-of-the-line ones such as Grade 8, are used in critical applications in industries such as construction, agriculture, mining and many others. In many cases, failure could be catastrophic.

    Tags: Made in America, Grade 8, KM USA, Fastener

    How to Develop Talent in Your Auto Shop

    July 26, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

    Is employee recruiting and retention an issue in your auto shop? It might be a challenge to find and keep good technicians, but giving them continuing education, training and development opportunities is as beneficial for you as it is for them.

    Tags: Safety, Training, Automotive, Employee Engagement

    Made in America: What Does it Mean?

    July 2, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

    There’s a certain pride that we Americans carry with us in everything we do, and that certainly includes what and who we choose to patronize with our hard-earned wealth. That’s why the simple “Made in America” label can mean so much.

    Tags: Culture, American, Community, Quality Products, Made in America

    Picking the Right Welding Equipment

    June 28, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

    When it comes to welding equipment, choices of what you can buy or rent to get the job done are endless. Perhaps you have your machine in house and just need to fill up on gases and electrodes. Or maybe you are looking to get it all covered.

    Tags: Safety, Welding, Quality Products, Best Tools for the Job

    Safety Should be Thought No. 1 When Welding

    June 25, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

    Every day, accidents happen due to carelessness during welding operations. Sometimes it is as little as a minor burn, but other days it can be catastrophic.

    Tags: Safety, Welding, Quality Products

    Specialty Abrasives for Every Need

    June 18, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

    So far in our series focused on abrasives, we’ve covered an expansive variety of wheels and discs. But as we conclude, it’s time to review abrasives that exist for more specialized applications.

    Tags: Abrasives, Quality Products, Surface Conditioning, Surface Preparation, Specialty Abrasives
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